And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 A boy named Joseph (Genesis 37-50) lived many years ago and was a great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great uncle in the family …
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Eyes on Jesus
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. –Hebrews 12:2 There’s a hymn titled “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” It was written by Helen …
To all my “Ruths”
So, February is undeniably all about love. Not just any love; romantic love, and around every corner! If I’m honest, as a single, young, twenty-something, it grates on my heart. It’s very easy to throw a pity party! “Woe is me, I’m all alone and everyone is in love and adorable with their cute lovey …
State of Mind or State of Grace?
“Age is just a state of mind.” At least that is what we are told! If that’s true, however, I recently found myself in quite “a state” when I had the opportunity to visit my Alma Mater for only the second time since I graduated over 20 years ago. I was back on campus for …
This is not the End of the Story
“Dear Sisters in Christ,” the email began. The last time I received an email like this, it was to tell me of that a classmate’s husband was now living eternally with Our Father in heaven. I kept reading, “it is with great sadness that I share with you the news that the Lord Jesus has …
Guest Blog: Care Ministry in Action
The following is a guest post by John and Melody Pruser, trained Stephen Ministers who are also a part of the newly formed Holy Cross Care Team. We are grateful for their ministry among us! For more information about Stephen Ministry, the Holy Cross Care Team or to receive care for you or a loved …
Easy Doesn’t Do It
There is a book on my shelf titled “World Religions Made Easy.” The blurb on the cover says it’s an “easy-to-understand pocket reference guide.” Though I don’t take issue with the idea of trying to make the religions of the world more accessible to the student or seeker, the whole idea of boiling down people’s …
Drop the carrot this January!
January is always the month of new: new year, new you, new church series and so on. It also holds a special new for me; a new age. As I reflected on this new age, (I won’t tell you which) I started to think about my identity. Who is Haley? A realization struck me. For …
Dethroning the Queen of Everything
“These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful.” Revelation 7:14 “You are not the queen of everything”. That phrase first took its place in my regular parenting …
Are You Disturbed?
I recently saw a quote from the Roman Catholic writer and Christian apologist G.K. Chesterton. It was from his 1925 work titled, The Everlasting Man. Chesterton writes, “All the great groups that stood about the Cross [priests, soldiers, philosophers, the common people] represent in one way or another the great historical truth of the time; …
